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The 2-part HBO documentary reintroduces Paul Reubens to viewers who only knew him as Pee-wee Herman.
Paul Reubens knew he was dying when he opened up for an HBO documentary, joining public figures who left a record behind as the end nears.
Pee-wee as Himself,' a two-part documentary directed by Matt Wolf premiering Friday on HBO, supplies a vivid portrait of Paul Reubens, who receded behind his character.
Paul Reubens spent years masked by his famous alter ego, hiding his private life from public view. Now, a new documentary sees the star – who died in 2023 – discuss his sexuality and his very public scandals for the first time.
When filmmaker Matt Wolf begin conversations with Paul Reubens about a documentary – one that included his alter ego Pee-wee Herman – “it was clear there could be a power struggle.”
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Also on TV this week, a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers premieres on Hulu, and new episodes of Couples Therapy debut on Paramount+ with Showtime.